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Saudi Arabia

Destinations/ Middle east/ Saudi Arabia
Updated: 14 Mar 2026
Updated: 14 Mar 2026
Reconsider your need to travel

Australian Government travel advice for Saudi Arabia. Understand the risks, safety, laws and contacts.

Hajj

Before you go/ Major events/ Major religious events/ Hajj
Updated: 28 Apr 2025
Updated: 28 Apr 2025

Explore this page for information about staying safe and secure during the Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah (Mecca).

Major religious events

Before you go/ Major events/ Major religious events
Updated: 10 Feb 2026
Updated: 10 Feb 2026

 

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Medical emergency in Kuwait

Consular services/ Consular state of play/ Case studies/ Medical emergency in Kuwait
Updated: 19 Nov 2024
Updated: 19 Nov 2024

An elderly Australian traveller experienced the medical system of Kuwait first-hand when he fell ill on arrival.

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Updated: 18 Dec 2025
Updated: 18 Dec 2025

 

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Bahrain

Destinations/ Middle east/ Bahrain
Updated: 14 Mar 2026
Updated: 14 Mar 2026
Do not travel

Australian Government travel advice for Bahrain. Learn more about local safety, laws and health risks.

Advice for pregnant travellers

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Updated: 05 Feb 2026
Updated: 05 Feb 2026

If you're pregnant and planning to travel overseas, research your destination before you go. Being informed about the risks will help you manage them.

Kuwait

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Updated: 13 Mar 2026
Updated: 14 Mar 2026
Do not travel

Australian Government travel advice for Kuwait. Learn more about local safety, laws and health risks.

Yemen

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Updated: 14 Mar 2026
Updated: 14 Mar 2026
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Australian Government travel advice for Yemen. Understand the risks, safety, laws and contacts.

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